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Moose Hunting: Preparation and ProceduresThe near-sonic boom of the fire-breathing .454 Casul blasted the entire forest as the bull spun away from the hunter in the tree stand. In an instant, the huge bull was gone, as if it never existed. Thick scrub made stalking impossible, each step produced an amplified crack, notifying every living creature within ear shoot to scram. To be successful, moose hunters must become invisible and have vision of an eagle. A moose hunter also requires ears that hear the slightest of sounds in howling winds.

A Western Hunt - Get Ready For A Whole New WorldAre you thinking about a big game hunt in western North America? Perhaps in the past you have been big game hunting out west, but would like a few pointers in preparing for this fall. Gary Hubbell, a Colorado based outfitter, reviews how you can prepare for a big game hunt in the mountains of western North America. While his focus is geared towards the western United States, his advice can prove useful on any big game hunt.

Private Game Management: A Critical AnalysisBGH takes a critical look at high fence hunting and big game domestication. Issues of fair chase, disease, and public vs private management are reviewed. There are pro's and con's to each side of the fence, but one thing is for sure, the practice will shape the future of big game hunting.

Death Knocks TwiceThe Caribou Hills region of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska can be a forbidding place to hunt. The mountains are windswept, treeless and extremely cold, an area only fit for Dall Sheep, while the lower elevations enjoy thick Amazon-style brush which makes excellent moose habitat. Hunters from around the world come to hunt the great bulls that seem to blend with their surroundings as if they were wearing the very best camo attire in the woods.

Charter Flight Basics: Preparing and SafetyWe all dream about going on an exotic hunting trip at some time or another. But in order to get there you may have to fly on a small and light aircraft. Whether it be a hunt to Alaska for Dall sheep, a trip to bag a mulie on the Middlefork of the Salmon River in Idaho or a journey to shoot a bull elk in Colorado, there are certain things you need to know about your next flight and who you fly with.

Camp Virgin - A Woman's First Hunting CampTrying to envision an Alaskan hunting camp is an exercise in futility. Stereotypical wilderness experiences usually have one imagining a warm campfire, a group of men huddled around its' radiating warmth, guns propped, a faithful dog lying at their feet and tall tales. That is the dream of many but the realities of camp life sometimes take a different path.

Hunting and Calling JavelinaLet me first state, predator calling for Javelina should only be used in a situational manner (I'll explain later). If used incorrectly or in the wrong situation, predator calls will prove worthless. In fact, it will scare the Javelina herd away 99.9 percent of the time. Despite predator calling limitations, it's without a doubt the most exciting way to hunt Javelina. Using a predator call exploits the Javelina's propensity to counter attack predators and come to aid wounded or distressed herd mates.

Bear AttackThere can be no death any more horrifying than one of a bear attack. Even the mere thought of a bear mauling a person sends shivers to the most seasoned and experienced outdoorsman. It addresses a pronounced deep and primal fear within all humans, the fear of being killed by a wild animal. Yet as terrifying as that thought is, that is exactly what happened to Ken Cates in Soldotna, Alaska on a seemingly innocent spring afternoon on Tuesday, May 25th, 1999. At exactly 12:00 noon he told his wife of 35 years that he was going to go for a hike and would be back around four o'clock. He would never return.

CWD - Chronic Wasting Disease - What is it?In this article we are going to be taking an indepth look at chronic wasting disease (CWD). Over the last few months we have seen an increase in coverage and questions about CWD on the Internet and TV. Fortunately there is an abundance of good information from trusted resources available on the Internet. However it appears that little of this information has made it to the general public.

Do-It-Yourself Colorado Drop CampsHunters of today face many challenges, especially we "Baby Boomers" who are now plus or minus forty-five years old. Common concerns for hunters of all ages are lack of quality game, limited access to private land, exorbitant trespass fees, and reduced opportunity to hunt public land through the imposition of license drawings and harvest quotas. Fully guided hunts address some of these problems. However, the cost can be prohibitive. There is another, although not much talked about factor - the "I'm capable of going it on my own" feeling all hunters have.

How To Select a Guide and OutfitterWe get many questions by email. The one we receive most frequently is how to locate a good outfitter in a specific state or country. We ourselves are located in northwest Colorado, so its impossible for us to be familiar with all guides & outfitters in all areas. However, we have compiled some tips that might help you in locating an outfitter in your area.

In the winter months, when the tempurature drops well below freezing, it gets harder to stay warm enough to be comfortable. Yes, wool socks are better than cotton but; battery powered heated socks are even better. And yet our feet end up cold at some point anyways. When we are hunting we are usally trying to be as still as possible, for as long as possible. The problem is, when we aren't moving, our blood circulation slows down. We especially lose...